Bay Leaf contain several aromatic essential oils such as eucalyptol, eugenol, and methyl chavicol that give them their distinctive fragrance. The main components are cineole (35-45%), eugenol (15-25%), and methyl chavicol (5-12%). Their aroma has notes of clove and cinnamon. Even after cooking, the oils retain their fragrances and lend a warm, sweet-woodsy flavor to dishes. https://articlescad.com/the-fragrant-and-flavorful-bay-leaf-358055.html